Communication, collaboration & innovation (629 items)

In many hybrid workplaces, employees' efforts to demonstrate progress and presenteeism end up thwarting both, an HR leader says.

The best way to deal with a workplace conflict depends on the level of trust and shared values between the parties, as what works in one situation can spell disaster in another, according to a workplace commentator.

When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A discusses alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.

Narrow thinking poses a threat to teams and organisations in today's ever-changing world, but a quick "switching" exercise can foster the agility required to keep pace, an expert in problem solving says.

If employers want their remote workers to feel valued and connected, leaders must deliberately create opportunities for virtual social interactions, a leadership and communications specialist says.

So much information is "beamed" at employees every day that it can be easy for them to switch off; but by communicating less like robots and more like humans, leaders can harness attention and build engagement, a communications specialist says.

Amid increasing reports of burnout, a positive psychology specialist is calling on employers to take a strengths-based approach to redesigning work.

Successfully leading across generations requires relinquishing the idea of controlling outcomes, and committing to "co-creating the future", an executive coach says.

Myriad issues can undermine the performance of a remote or hybrid team, but usually, "communication is the biggest piece", according to an advisor with extensive experience.

Busy schedules and constant activity are often mistaken for productivity, but what "truly" sets professionals apart is the ability to concentrate deeply and intentionally, an innovation expert says.